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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary loop from Mill River Division

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Bike touring routes & trails

United States

Massachusetts

Hampshire County

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary loop from Mill River Division

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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary loop from Mill River Division

03:45

62.2km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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4.98 km

Hadley Water Department Land

Nature Reserve

9.87 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge carried the Boston-Maine Railroad across the Connecticut River. The steel bridge opened in 1887 and carried trains for many decades. In 1992, it re-opened as …

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17.1 km

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

Highlight • Forest

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary is made up of forests, meadows, grasslands, marsh and wetlands – all home to a huge array of wildlife. The trails through the sanctuary are ideal for hiking and biking.

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19.3 km

Lower Millpond

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Lower Millpond makes a nice stopover if you're cycling the New Haven & Northampton Canal Greenway. The actual mill itself is on the other side of the paved greenway, and …

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25.0 km

Rubber Thread Pond

Lake

25.7 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail: Northampton to Easthampton

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Manhan Rail Trail is a multi-used paved path that is open for walking, running, bicycling, skating and, in the winter, cross country skiing. The trail connects Easthampton, Northampton, and Southampton, Massachusetts.

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35.5 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail: Amherst to Northampton

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

47.9 km

Fort River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge along the Norwottuck Rail Trail crosses the Fort River and offers great views of the waterway.

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49.7 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail (South Maple Street to South Pleasant Street)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Norwottuck Rail Trail is a part of an extensive network of connecting multi-use paths connecting the towns of Amherst, Belchertown, Easthampton, Florence, Hadley, Southampton, and Williamsburg. This section of …

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61.9 km